One of the group stage’s most intriguing match-ups arrives on Sunday when the Netherlands opens its campaign against Japan in Texas.
Group F is one of the competition’s most finely poised. The Netherlands is the widely regarded favorite, but Japan showcased its potential to upset the established order back in 2022 when it topped a World Cup table containing Spain and Germany. Sweden promises to pose issues for the pair in future matches, while Tunisia is a stubborn opponent, too.